Downtown Bristol Facade Improvement Grant Application - 2026

Bristol, Virginia Properties Only

This program provides a 50/50 matching reimbursement grant of up to $10,000 per façade for exterior improvements.

Eligible projects may range from small-scale enhancements such as signage, awnings, lighting, and storefront refreshes to larger rehabilitation or restoration efforts. Projects of all sizes are encouraged to apply.

Projects must be completed within twelve (12) months of the executed grant agreement.

Please review the Grant Guidelines prior to submitting online application.

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By signing and submitting this application, the applicant hereby agrees to the following:

1. Applicant agrees that the acceptance of this application does not commit Believe in Bristol to enter into an agreement, to pay any costs incurred in its preparation to participate in subsequent negotiations, or to contract for the project. Further, the acceptance of this application does not constitute an agreement by Believe in Bristol that any contract will be entered into by Believe in Bristol. Believe in Bristol expressly reserves the right to reject any or all applications or to request more information from the applicant.

2. The applicant also agrees that Façade Design Assistance will only be considered for the proposed project by Believe in Bristol if: 1) a façade design has been completed and is included with this application, and 2) bids or quotes for all proposed work were obtained and are included with this application.

3. Applicant hereby certifies that all information contained in this document and any attachments is true and correct to the best of the applicant’s knowledge. Applicant also gives permission to Believe in Bristol to research the building’s history, research the applicant’s history, contact respective financial institutions, obtain credit reports and perform other related activities necessary for the reasonable evaluation of this proposal.

Should assistance be provided applicant/borrower agrees:

1. To comply with all applicable provisions of federal statutes and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities for persons engaged in rehabilitation work undertaken in connection with program assistance.

2. To keep such records as may be required by Believe in Bristol in connection with the work to be assisted.

3. To not discriminate upon the basis of race, color, sex, marital status, disability, religion or national origin in the sale, lease, rental, use or occupancy of the property to be assisted.

4. To allow no member of the governing body of Believe in Bristol and no employee of Believe in Bristol to have any interest, direct or indirect, in the proceeds of any loan or in any way contract entered into by the borrower for the performance of work financed, in whole or in part, with the proceeds of the loan.

5. That NO financial assistance will be provided if the project involves the permanent and involuntary displacement of tenants unless the applicant agrees to provide financial assistance to the tenants at levels consistent with the Federal Relocation and Real Property Acquisition Act, as amended. Such assistance granted will not, however, be counted in the private match requirement.

In addition, the applicant is aware of the following:

1. If assistance is given, an audit of the project may be required.

2. Financial assistance will not be provided if property taxes or special assessments are in arrears.